Content Specialist Jobs in North Carolina
Content Specialist jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with demand concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and higher education from entry-level content coordinators through senior content strategists. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham are the largest hiring markets, anchored by employers like Bank of America, Red Hat, and Duke University Health System, all of which maintain substantial content and communications teams. The most in-demand specialties are SEO content, technical writing, and healthcare content, reflecting the state's strong fintech, open-source tech, and academic medical presence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerBMI
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring13
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Social Media Content Specialist
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UNC Charlotte
Social Media Content Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
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On-Air Content Creator & Influencer Afternoon Drive- WTMT-FM 105.9 – Asheville Media Group
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SAGA Communications
On-Air Content Creator & Influencer Afternoon Drive- WTMT-FM 105.9 – Asheville Media Group
Asheville, North Carolina
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Content Creator & Influencer On Air Afternoon Drive
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Tidewater Communications
Content Creator & Influencer On Air Afternoon Drive
Asheville, North Carolina
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Digital Content Specialist
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Safeguard Medical
Digital Content Specialist
Huntersville, North Carolina
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Marketing Content Specialist
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Broadcom
Marketing Content Specialist
Durham, North Carolina
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New 23h ago
Social Media Content Specialist
UNC Charlotte·Charlotte, North Carolina
Job functions:
$62k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
Job Description
The University Communications department is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies, messaging, and engagement efforts that are aligned with the University’s mission and vision. Within the division, departments such as strategic communications, strategic brand and digital engagement, executive communications, and creative services work together to ensure effective communication and engagement with internal and external audiences through traditional and emerging communication channels.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Social Media Content Specialist role is responsible for the execution of high-quality, engaging multimedia content for UNC Charlotte’s flagship social media channels operated by University Communications (UCOMM). In partnership with the broader social media team, this position brings content to life through hands-on technical production: capturing, editing, and delivering compelling video, photography, and graphic assets tailored for all social platforms (currently Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook).
In addition to the execution of content, this role will also be responsible for contributing to social media content idea generation, activating on real-time content opportunities, strategically applying the Charlotte brand across all digital content, ensuring consistency among cross-channel content production, production coordination, and consultation on social media content production best practices.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
In collaboration with the University Social Media Team, the Social Media Content Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of content creation for all social media channels operated by UCOMM.
- Social Media Video Production: Execute end-to-end video creation (planning, filming, editing, color grading, captioning, etc.) for flagship channels, executing both highly polished planned content and trend-based, quick-turn content.
- Photography & Visual Design Execution: Capture high-quality photo assets for social channels in both staged and organic settings; produce clean, brand-aligned graphics, overlays, and templates to support social campaigns.
- Real-Time Event Capture & Quick-Turn Delivery: Attend campus events, traditions, and live opportunities to capture and deliver same-day or next-day photo and video content that highlights campus culture and student life.
- Shoot Logistics & Talent Coordination: Coordinate production details with featured subjects (students, faculty, leadership, alumni), including securing shoot locations, setting up camera/audio gear, providing script/attire guidance, and managing on-set flow.
- Equipment & Digital Asset Management: Maintain departmental social media production gear (cleaning, charging, logging, and booking); organize and archive raw and finished video/photo files using established naming conventions and digital asset management systems.
- Visual Identity Application: Apply Charlotte Social’s visual editing identity across all produced media, maintaining set standards for color grading, typography, closed captioning, and brand
presentation. - Creative Collaboration & Concept Pitching: Partner with social media managers to review asset performance, test new visual content styles, and pitch creative video and photo concepts for
upcoming university initiatives.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Perform administrative tasks related to equipment maintenance, software updates, or specialized production needs as assigned.
- Assist in guiding student workers, interns, or peer contributors on camera operation, audio setup, and basic video editing workflows.
- Participate in department-wide meetings, team creative sessions, and relevant professional development opportunities.
- Provide backup technical support for broader UCOMM live streaming, emergency communications, or university-wide media capture during major campus events.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media Production, Film/Video Production, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of education and professional visual production experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2–4 years of experience producing short-form video, photography, and social graphics for a brand, agency, or higher education institution.
- Demonstrated portfolio showcasing strong technical execution in video production (shooting, editing, motion graphics) and photography specifically formatted for mobile-first social media platforms. Strong organizational skills for managing technical equipment, organizing raw media files, and directing featured subjects during fast-paced campus shoots.
- Hands-on experience operating mirrorless/DSLR cameras, mobile video rigs, lavalier/shotgun microphones, portable lighting setups, and handheld gimbals.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator (or CapCut Pro/DaVinci Resolve).
Photography & Design Execution: Strong photography skills (framing, lighting, retouching) and solid graphic design fundamentals (layout, typography, visual hierarchy) optimized for social feeds. - Familiarity with technical specs, mobile aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9), closed captioning tools, and audio trends across Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
When submitting an online portfolio, a few helpful tips to consider:
- While the hiring committee would love to see content that applicants have developed, it’s also incredibly informative to show social media-specific examples (vs. just the media that accompanied the social media approach). Screenshots of social media an applicant has executed are desired for filling this role.
- Because social media can be so collaborative, the hiring committee would love to understand what the applicant directly contributed to when reviewing the work in their portfolio (i.e., the applicant may have developed the social media approach and copy, but sourced photos elsewhere). This allows us to understand the depth of an applicant’s body of work.
Application Information:
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
- the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date
08/13/2026
Posting Close Date
08/27/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Proposed Hire Date
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
UNC Charlotte
Social Media Content Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
New 23h ago
Job functions:
$62k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
Job Description
The University Communications department is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies, messaging, and engagement efforts that are aligned with the University’s mission and vision. Within the division, departments such as strategic communications, strategic brand and digital engagement, executive communications, and creative services work together to ensure effective communication and engagement with internal and external audiences through traditional and emerging communication channels.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Social Media Content Specialist role is responsible for the execution of high-quality, engaging multimedia content for UNC Charlotte’s flagship social media channels operated by University Communications (UCOMM). In partnership with the broader social media team, this position brings content to life through hands-on technical production: capturing, editing, and delivering compelling video, photography, and graphic assets tailored for all social platforms (currently Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook).
In addition to the execution of content, this role will also be responsible for contributing to social media content idea generation, activating on real-time content opportunities, strategically applying the Charlotte brand across all digital content, ensuring consistency among cross-channel content production, production coordination, and consultation on social media content production best practices.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
In collaboration with the University Social Media Team, the Social Media Content Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of content creation for all social media channels operated by UCOMM.
- Social Media Video Production: Execute end-to-end video creation (planning, filming, editing, color grading, captioning, etc.) for flagship channels, executing both highly polished planned content and trend-based, quick-turn content.
- Photography & Visual Design Execution: Capture high-quality photo assets for social channels in both staged and organic settings; produce clean, brand-aligned graphics, overlays, and templates to support social campaigns.
- Real-Time Event Capture & Quick-Turn Delivery: Attend campus events, traditions, and live opportunities to capture and deliver same-day or next-day photo and video content that highlights campus culture and student life.
- Shoot Logistics & Talent Coordination: Coordinate production details with featured subjects (students, faculty, leadership, alumni), including securing shoot locations, setting up camera/audio gear, providing script/attire guidance, and managing on-set flow.
- Equipment & Digital Asset Management: Maintain departmental social media production gear (cleaning, charging, logging, and booking); organize and archive raw and finished video/photo files using established naming conventions and digital asset management systems.
- Visual Identity Application: Apply Charlotte Social’s visual editing identity across all produced media, maintaining set standards for color grading, typography, closed captioning, and brand
presentation. - Creative Collaboration & Concept Pitching: Partner with social media managers to review asset performance, test new visual content styles, and pitch creative video and photo concepts for
upcoming university initiatives.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Perform administrative tasks related to equipment maintenance, software updates, or specialized production needs as assigned.
- Assist in guiding student workers, interns, or peer contributors on camera operation, audio setup, and basic video editing workflows.
- Participate in department-wide meetings, team creative sessions, and relevant professional development opportunities.
- Provide backup technical support for broader UCOMM live streaming, emergency communications, or university-wide media capture during major campus events.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media Production, Film/Video Production, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of education and professional visual production experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2–4 years of experience producing short-form video, photography, and social graphics for a brand, agency, or higher education institution.
- Demonstrated portfolio showcasing strong technical execution in video production (shooting, editing, motion graphics) and photography specifically formatted for mobile-first social media platforms. Strong organizational skills for managing technical equipment, organizing raw media files, and directing featured subjects during fast-paced campus shoots.
- Hands-on experience operating mirrorless/DSLR cameras, mobile video rigs, lavalier/shotgun microphones, portable lighting setups, and handheld gimbals.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator (or CapCut Pro/DaVinci Resolve).
Photography & Design Execution: Strong photography skills (framing, lighting, retouching) and solid graphic design fundamentals (layout, typography, visual hierarchy) optimized for social feeds. - Familiarity with technical specs, mobile aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9), closed captioning tools, and audio trends across Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
When submitting an online portfolio, a few helpful tips to consider:
- While the hiring committee would love to see content that applicants have developed, it’s also incredibly informative to show social media-specific examples (vs. just the media that accompanied the social media approach). Screenshots of social media an applicant has executed are desired for filling this role.
- Because social media can be so collaborative, the hiring committee would love to understand what the applicant directly contributed to when reviewing the work in their portfolio (i.e., the applicant may have developed the social media approach and copy, but sourced photos elsewhere). This allows us to understand the depth of an applicant’s body of work.
Application Information:
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
- the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date
08/13/2026
Posting Close Date
08/27/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Proposed Hire Date
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in content specialist jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Demonstrated portfolio of published content across web, blog, or branded channels
- Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal
- Experience with SEO principles, keyword research, and on-page optimization
- Ability to collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams on content calendars
- Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to brand voice and style guides
Content Specialist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a content specialist in North Carolina?
No state-issued license or registration is required to work as a content specialist in North Carolina. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or marketing, along with a portfolio of published writing samples. North Carolina's large university system, including UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and Appalachian State, produces graduates who enter the field directly. Building expertise in SEO, technical writing, or a specific industry such as healthcare or fintech strengthens a candidate's standing in the state's competitive markets.
Which companies hire content specialists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring content specialists in North Carolina right now include BMI, Broadcom, and CrossRope, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large financial institutions, technology companies, academic medical centers, and research universities means content roles appear across a wide range of industries and team sizes.
Which North Carolina cities have the most content specialist jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville have the most content specialist openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its dense financial services sector, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's technology companies, biotech firms, and major universities, all of which rely on content teams to support marketing, communications, and product documentation.
Are there remote content specialist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of content specialist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role adapts to distributed work. Writing, editing, SEO strategy, and content calendar management are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles tied to in-house brand teams or healthcare communications tend to require at least partial on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a content specialist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a writing portfolio through freelance projects, campus publications, or volunteer content work, then applying to coordinator or associate content roles at North Carolina's large employers. Healthcare systems like Atrium Health and UNC Health, as well as technology firms in the Research Triangle, regularly hire entry-level content coordinators. Adjacent roles in social media coordination, marketing assistance, or editorial support at North Carolina media organizations and nonprofits also provide a direct path into content specialist positions.
Where can I find and apply to content specialist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to content specialist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and goals, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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